Fairfield Side Channel Reservoir Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWayne
Nearest CityGOLDEN GATE
River/StreamTRIB LITTLE WABASH R
Coordinates38.37531, -88.23811

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,850 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage328 acre-ft
Max Storage328 acre-ft
Normal Storage274 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF FAIRFIELD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/15/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50585
Federal IDIL50585
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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